purplebargeken Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Rob, am happy to pop over to see if we can improve the door a bit more. RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 Thanks Ken. I might just live with it to be honest, until I can source a new one. "Mazda 626 auto spares or parts". Heathrow. (MOT'd until April though.) Link not working. Google "Gumtree 1276221874"https://www.gumtree.com/p/car-replacement-parts/mazda-626-auto-spares-or-parts-/1276221874 $_86.JPGThanks for the link Alan, but unfortunately saloon and hatch doors aren't interchangeable. I keep an eye on leboncoin and ebay.fr as they seem more plentiful (in relative terms) over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Green Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Aren't they both saloons? Gumtree ad says 4 door saloon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheefag Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 it's a saloon alright. https://www.gumtree.com/p/car-replacement-parts/mazda-626-auto-spares-or-parts-/1276221874 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 Aren't they both saloons? Gumtree ad says 4 door saloon. Sorry, I didn't even click on the link as I was convinced it was a hatch from the pic. Looks a nice one and too good for spears (probably being sold like that as caveat emptor). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Buy for spares, find it too good to break, have TWO Mazdas. Win Win. flat4alfa, Uncle Jimmy, Dick Longbridge and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 If you are still considering buying a door from Australia... $30 AUD for a complete door, will ship for extra cost, unsure about international shipping though... https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/maryborough/wrecking/wrecking-1989-gd-mazda-626-sedan-5-speed-manual-silver-/1089860668 RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 A few more Aussie options... https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/elizabeth-west/wrecking/mazda-626-2-2i-wrecking/1124397692 https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/minyip/wrecking/mazda-626-wrecking/1152698458 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 Buy for spares, find it too good to break, have TWO Mazdas. Win Win. Temptation is strong obviously, but I keep having stern words with myself every time I think about buying more shite (seems to be working at the moment!). dollywobbler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I'm still not convinced that blue one isn't a hatch, but it's helpfully impossible to tell from those photos. This is the first time I've seen this thread, due to the stealthy title. Nice Maz, Rob. RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I agree, the blue one looks suspiciously 5-door-ish to me despite the as saying 4 door saloon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Great! Something new for us all to fall out about. I say saloon, so there. RobT, tooSavvy, Skizzer and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 The rake of the rear quarter light suggests it's a hatchback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_Green Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 5 points to the eagle eyed. It's a hatch. As you were. So the doors are definitely different then? tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 .... I had an arse like that! Mmmmm... Velourous-ness TS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 5 points to the eagle eyed. It's a hatch. As you were. So the doors are definitely different then?Capture.PNG The skin is probably the same, but the frame definitely isn't as there's a 3cm height difference (saloon being higher). I won't fret over finding a replacement though as it still shuts and locks OK. My next focus is to tackle the rusty bits underneath and a bit of sill end crustiness. I bought some Bilt Hamber Deox-C gel and was hoping to start doing it this evening after work. Depends how cold it is and whether I can be arsed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Hmmm. Five door auto eh? Good job I'm skint. tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 Small update on the Mazzer. My next focus is to tackle the rusty bits underneath and a bit of sill end crustiness. I bought some Bilt Hamber Deox-C gel and was hoping to start doing it this evening after work. Depends how cold it is and whether I can be arsed. The sill crustiness turned into a hole so I got a patch welded a few weeks ago and then proceeded to deal with its rusty bottom. The application of Deox-C sounded a right faff, having to wash it off after use, so I went for Vactan instead after dollywobbler’s recommendation. Before After Not the most enjoyable of jobs so I was a bit slapdash, but it's quite satisfying seeing it done. I’ll finish with Dynax UB when the weather improves as I’ll just be sealing in the damp otherwise. Here it is with another Japanese sedan on NYE... I was hoping to do the sump gasket yesterday but took it for a drive instead, so that remains on the list together with resolving a couple of electrical issues. The rear demister is intermittent and the rear bulb warning light appears even though they're all OK. Or is that Japanese efficiency giving warning of an impending bulb failure?! 59Impala, inconsistant, Skizzer and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 For passenger door glass, might be worth asking Mazda if they still have any old stock on the system or obtainable from Japan. One of the classic car mags has an '86 626 Coupé and were surprised to find wing panels available new from Mazda Japan for not much money. RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Small update on the Mazzer. The sill crustiness turned into a hole so I got a patch welded a few weeks ago and then proceeded to deal with its rusty bottom. The application of Deox-C sounded a right faff, having to wash it off after use, so I went for Vactan instead after dollywobbler’s recommendation. Before Rust.jpg After Vatcan1.jpg Vatcan2.jpg Not the most enjoyable of jobs so I was a bit slapdash, but it's quite satisfying seeing it done. I’ll finish with Dynax UB when the weather improves as I’ll just be sealing in the damp otherwise. Here it is with another Japanese sedan on NYE... 626 and R8.jpg I was hoping to do the sump gasket yesterday but took it for a drive instead, so that remains on the list together with resolving a couple of electrical issues. The rear demister is intermittent and the rear bulb warning light appears even though they're all OK. Or is that Japanese efficiency giving warning of an impending bulb failure?!Thanks for the heads up on the ‘save your rusty Jap motor’ items. I’ve added both to my eBay watch list - any ideas on a decent paint to cover the treated areas prior to waxing? RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlo Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Nice thread Rob, have always liked those (lovely interior), and contemporary Camrys/Galants. In fact I'm determined to buy a Subaru Legacy this year. I reckon a rear door will turn up on ebay in the not too distant future, probably a couple of days after you get rid of it. RobT and mk2_craig 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 Thanks for the heads up on the ‘save your rusty Jap motor’ items. I’ve added both to my eBay watch list - any ideas on a decent paint to cover the treated areas prior to waxing?Hammerite is deemed shit by many, but I'm not sure what else to use. Must be better than leaving it to rot though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Hammerite is deemed shit by many, but I'm not sure what else to use. Must be better than leaving it to rot though.I’d rather use my dog’s excrement than Hammershite, but thanks for the thought anyhow. RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_Rocket Posted January 2, 2018 Share Posted January 2, 2018 Being a Land Rover owner, I use Vactan a lot.The thing is, I don't over paint it. I just apply the stuff like you have and simply leave it- it forms a very effective barrier against crud. The idea of doing this is so that when/ if the metal underneath develops active rust, you can just duff it up a bit with a wire brush and go over again with Vactan. You're not hiding anything under paint and there's no surprises waiting for you!In fact the entire chassis on my 110 CSW is covered in the stuff... and it never really gets any worse, even after a harsh winter. richardthestag, Dick Longbridge and RobT 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 Not over painting it sounds good to me, fewer jobs to do is always a winner. DeeJay and Dick Longbridge 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Just keep some tippex in the door pocket for emergency touch ups. RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59Impala Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I'm late to this thread but then I'm late everywhere. Nice to see a 626 saloon, I had a C-plate 2.0i version years ago and liked it a lot. Went well, very well equipped and comfortable. That said parts were bloody expensive like Mazda wanting loads of dosh for a fuel pump, mate fitted a Sierra one which did the job for much less pound notes. The main problem was that the rust bug was in action with it nibbling away around the rear screen causing the car to fill up with water on my sloping driveway. A rear arch went too and the ends of the sills were becoming crusty. Mazda don't seem to be as good as other Japanese manufacturers in rust prevention as the Mazda 6 seems to have quite a reputation for rotting. RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 It spent the last three years in North Yorks doing 10,000 miles a year, which can't have helped the rust issues. Prior to that it'd only done 30,000 miles in 25 years, giffer owned no doubt. Fortunately most of it is unseen as the exterior panels and rear screen area are tidy enough. I tried fixing the rear demister today by fiddling with the switch and applying contact cleaner. From being intermittent it now doesn't work at all, so I call that a fail and will just live without! Rusty_Rocket 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingz123 Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 Did you sort the window? I can probably get hold of one of these for you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share Posted January 4, 2018 Did you sort the window? I can probably get hold of one of these for you...Nope, still searching for a door but if you can help with glass that'd be great. Will PM you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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